Lectures on Signs of the End of Time

Muslims are not just concerned with the here and now – we have to actively plan for tomorrow. To emphasize the importance of planning adequately for the future, Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick spoke at length on the topic on January 1st 2011.

Shaykh Umar Faruq Abd-Allah discusses the ayat in Surah al-Kahf that discusses the protection from the tribulation of the grave and the tribulation of the Dajjal. Also discussed is the parable of the garden regarding the two brothers.

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon, mentioned in a hadith that one of the signs of the Day of Judgement is that there will be increaed “al-Harj”. What is “al-Harj”? Shaykh Yaser Birjas explains.

Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: “There shall come upon the people a time in which the one who is patient upon his religion will be like the one holding onto a burning ember.” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi Vol. 4, Book 7, Hadith 2260] Is that time today, and if so, how do we deal with it? Join Yusha Evans in this inspiring talk about the subject.

It is reported in the Sahih of Imam Muslim that one day our Prophet Muhammad(S) was once sitting on one of the houses of Medinah. He looked around and said to the Sahabas: “Do you see what I’m seeing” They said “What oh Messenger of Allah” The Prophet answered: I see trials and tribulations falling upon your houses like the drops of rain. The frequency , the quantity will affect everybody”

In another Hadith, our Prophet(S) said that towards end of time, trials would become repetitive by nature. Every time a trial/calamity would come, the believers would become scared and terrified. They will say that we cannot pass this trial. The Prophet(S) said Allah will open up the doors and let it go away. Then another will come, they will say “ This is my destruction” and so on and so forth.

Nowadays when we look at how many incidents are taking place, how many issues that are rising day by day. We can see the difference of the how the world was before and what it has become now!

The signs of decimation and devastation are all around us. Species are becoming extinct at alarming rates. The oceans’ acidity levels are rising and now threaten the great coral reefs and many aquatic species. Tuna fish will not be around in 25 years because of overfishing. Meanwhile, jellyfish are dominating the oceans, which marine biologists warn is an ominous harbinger. Some scientists believe we as a species may not survive this century. Such prognostications echo what some Islamic scholars, including Imam al-Suyuti and Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, argued: the 15th century would be Islam’s last. We know from our Prophet (God’s peace and blessings be upon him) that he came to usher in the last days and to remind people of the imminent end. What are its signs? How do we make sense of the apocalyptic news we see daily, and what do we do about it? How do we protect our children from the depression and despair so common to the hearts and minds of too many of today’s youth? This talk will address these and other questions.

What really happened to Jesus did he die, was he crucified, who was put on the cross?
When will Jesus Return and what will be his mission?
Why did Allah (God) raise Jesus up?
What will Jesus look like, where and when will he descend?
Who will Jesus follow when he returns?
Who and what is the dajjal (antichrist)?
What will the dajjal (antichrist) look like and where and when will he appear?
Who will kill the dajjal (antichrist) and what will happen after he is killed?
Who are the yajooj and majooj (gog and magog)?
Will Jesus Die in the end?
Why is it important to know these major signs of the hour?

Hamza Yusuf teaches this esoteric subject using a methodology and style that makes it comprehensible to all. Utilizing as his basis the hadith of Gabriel (Islam, Iman, Ihsan, and the Hour) in Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith, he presents the Islamic teaching concerning the end of time and those signs mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad (P). The language and pace employed by the speaker and the analysis of modern theology and society is extremely thought provoking and should motivate further study by the viewer. Due to the unique subject, format, and audience (non-Muslim educators) this lecture is a must for all! (Recorded at the Dar al Islam Teachers’ Institute seminar).

Narrated Abdullah and Abu Musa The Prophet said, “Near the establishment of the Hour there will be days during which religious ignorance will spread, knowledge will be taken away (vanish) and there will be much Al-Harj, and Al-harj means killing”. (Bukhari)